Punch,  20 (1851), 101.

A Nice Time of it in St. James

Anon

Genre:

Essay, Drollery

Subjects:

Time, Instruments, Technology


    Complains about the stopping and 'eccentric strikings' of the St James' clock. Notes that this 'horological outrage' has been caused by 'a paltry plan of economy'.



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